Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GX7

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The FP1 was brought out 4 years prior to the GX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP1 matches up versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP1 vs the GX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and GX7.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX7 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.